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This is Money Podcast

This is Money Podcast

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What you need to know about money each week and what the news means for you, from the UK's best financial website.

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This is Money
Economics Personal Finance Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Should you worry about flights being cancelled and jet fuel shortages?
    May 8 2026

    With millions of seats being cut from flights worldwide, it's safe to say many Britons may be worried about future travel plans - or are being put off booking holidays altogether.


    The Middle East conflict has pushed up the price of jet fuel and airlines are having to plan ahead to try and ensure as little disruption as possible.


    But what can you do if you end up getting swept up in cancellations or delays? Helen Crane, Georgie Frost and Lee Boyce discuss.


    Also this week, Helen steps in to help a man finally get a £1,100 refund after his flight was cancelled in the pandemic... SIX years ago.


    The high street is in crisis, with TG Jones the next retailer to axe shops and staff. What's gone wrong? And it's no secret banks have closed branches at rapid pace - with banking hubs celebrating their fifth birthday, are they filling the gap well?


    More homeowners are selling off chunks of their garden. But what are the dangers and is it a good idea?


    And finally, six watches to invest in that experts say will become classics.

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    Hosts: Georgie Frost, Simon Lambert, Lee Boyce, Helen Crane

    Producer: Georgie Frost

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    49 mins
  • Will the Renters' Rights Act work or backfire?
    May 1 2026

    It's been a long time in the making and the idea has run through successive governments, but a new law to improve the life of those who rent their home has finally kicked in.

    Whether it's much-needed or much-feared depends what side of the landlord fence you are on, but what's not in doubt is that the Renters' Rights Act is a massive shake-up.

    The assured shorthold tenancy system that has been the backbone of renting a home for almost 40 years has been torn up and replaced with rolling contracts that tenants can get out of with two months' notice.

    Landlords, however, will find it much harder to get their property back, put the rent up, or even turn down pets.

    So, is this what the rental market needs, or is it likely to backfire as some property experts warn?

    With decades of experience of renting, covering the property market - and even helping with a family business that's involved in it - Georgie Frost, Helen Crane and Simon Lambert dig into the Renters' Rights Act.

    Plus, on this episode, the Bank of England held rates but could it really need to raise them three times this year and what's behind the rocketing number of 45p taxpayers and why isn't it Rachel Reeves' fault?

    And finally, travel experts this week revealed where is still cheap to fly to for summer, so do you fancy a holiday in Cork, Dortmund or that old Wags' favourite Baden-Baden?

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    Hosts: Georgie Frost, Simon Lambert, Lee Boyce, Helen Crane

    Producer: Georgie Frost

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    44 mins
  • Bonus interview: Why we need a campaign to get people investing
    Apr 30 2026

    A new campaign has been launched to turn Britain's savers into investors. In this bonus episode, This is Money's Simon Lambert speaks to Karen Northey, of the Investment Association about the Take The Next Step campaign, backed by members of the investment industry and supported by the government and Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

    They discuss why investing matters, how it can grow people's wealth and why Britain's savers can seem reluctant to dip their toes into something that has the power to substantially improve their chance of beating inflation and improving their finances.

    Follow us on Instagram @dmgnewmedia.

    Follow us on TikTok @dmgnewmedia

    Follow us on X @dmgnewmedia

    Email us hello@dmgmedia.co.uk

    Text us 020 7938 6000.


    Hosts: Georgie Frost, Simon Lambert, Lee Boyce, Helen Crane

    Producer: Georgie Frost

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    16 mins
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